Unique short stories |Button

Unique short stories |Button

It was Kantikaka's  favorite waist-coat ... sometimes he wore it only on a special occasion. It was about thirty five years ago..and had preserved it. His children ask him to bring a new one .. but he refused..and his anger ... no one argue with him... 

His Sons live abroad because of their business ... Kantikaka has now closed his business and is in social service ...

The fragrance of his service spreads in fifteen to twenty villages around the village, such is his selfless instinct. Any confusing work can be completed in a moment, that is his credit. Being soft and friendly, his name is also mentioned in government offices, so the work is done. Leading in every institution of the village.

And that is why if anyone in the village has any work, the only advice is "Meet Kantikaka ... he will press a 'button' and the work is done". Whether it is land, government account or family quarrel..he has solved many problems, and so the meeting unanimously decided to honor him.

Kantikaka, who believes in complete discipline, has a fierce nature even at home. If even a slight mistake is made in his work, everyone is afraid.

Veenakaki washed his robe, hat, dhoti and that special waist-coat by herself. The white waist-coat, like  a heron's wing, was also ironed by a laundress.

The clothes came from laundry and she found out that the first button of Kantikaka's favorite waist-coat was missing... Where else in the house is there same button as an old waist-coat button !

Veenakaki got frightened .. ran to the laundress .. but didn't find the button .. took the waist-coat and went back to the village for the button but in vain .. now she is worried that tomorrow her husband will ask for the waist-coat ..then what will she do?

After getting ready the next day, Kantikaka took off without remembering the waist-coat in the program .... Kaki was less panicked now... She sat comfortably with her legs crossed.

Kaka came home in the evening when the grand honors were completed. Each organization took letters of commendation, shawls and souvenirs given to him as symbols ....

When he arrived, he remembered the waist-coat first and Veenakaki broke out in a sweat. She knows that there is no point in speaking against him or argue with him. There is no other way but to bear his anger. So she remained silent.

"Oh dear! you searched all over the village for a button .. even in such a scorching sun? Take this button, yesterday 'Jivo' met me at the street corner. Anyway, he found the button and came to give it to you and I met him, so I took it. I knew the fact from him and decided not to wear a waist-coat, that's why I did not remember the waist-coat in the morning ...."

And the old couple fell in love with each other with a hug that made them forget the youth of forty years ago!!!

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